City: Pepin, WI
County: Pepin County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.43801411, -92.14635574
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Mississippi River
1 run
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Pepin Marina is a full-service marina located on the Wisconsin shore of Lake Pepin at Mississippi River Mile Marker 767. This access point offers seasonal and daily rental slips, making it a convenient launching spot for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters exploring this scenic section of the Mississippi River. The marina is situated in Pepin, Wisconsin, approximately 60 miles southeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul, providing easy access for regional paddlers and boaters.
Lake Pepin itself is a natural widening of the Mississippi River known for its natural beauty, surrounded by rolling hills and scenic bluffs. As a major river system, the Mississippi carries significant flow (averaging over 685,000 cubic feet per second) with moderate current velocity around 11 feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for river conditions and strong current, particularly when venturing beyond the lake into the main channel. Several other access points exist in the immediate area, including the Lake Pepin Public Boat Ramp and Deer Island boat ramp, offering alternatives if Pepin Marina is at capacity.
**Practical tip:** Contact the marina directly for information on slip availability, rental rates, and any seasonal closures. The area offers excellent opportunities for scenic paddling and fishing, with additional amenities like parks and public beaches nearby.
Lake Pepin itself is a natural widening of the Mississippi River known for its natural beauty, surrounded by rolling hills and scenic bluffs. As a major river system, the Mississippi carries significant flow (averaging over 685,000 cubic feet per second) with moderate current velocity around 11 feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for river conditions and strong current, particularly when venturing beyond the lake into the main channel. Several other access points exist in the immediate area, including the Lake Pepin Public Boat Ramp and Deer Island boat ramp, offering alternatives if Pepin Marina is at capacity.
**Practical tip:** Contact the marina directly for information on slip availability, rental rates, and any seasonal closures. The area offers excellent opportunities for scenic paddling and fishing, with additional amenities like parks and public beaches nearby.